Accounting Clerk - Payables

POSITION SCOPE:

Reporting to the Tri-District Manager, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for carrying out assigned functional accounting and maintaining the integrity of information within the accounting subsystems in Financial Services. The Accounting Clerk responds to and serves as a first point of contact for customers and vendors.

The Accounting Clerk ensures that the principles and practices that guide the District Health Authority such as the vision, mission, values, strategic directions, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12

Graduate of a recognized post-secondary business program with an emphasis in accounting

Minimum one year recent and related experience

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and accounting software

Ability to use general office equipment

Knowledge of payables and general accounting

Demonstrated accountability

Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills

Demonstrated commitment to customer service

Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills

Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills

Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills

Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health

Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment

Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment

Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position

Travel may be required

PREFERRED (Considered an Asset):

Experience working within the functional area

Experience working within SAP

Experience in a health care environment

Ability to communicate in both French & English

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AS PER CURRENT NSGEU CLERICAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT AND AVH POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES.

Position to commence as soon as a suitable candidate is found

Offers of employment contingent upon successful applicant providing a satisfactory Criminal Record Check as well as a Child Abuse Registry Check.

AVDHA has a smoke free and scent reduced environment policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.